MI: Mental Health
MI HealthLink pilot program to transform by 2026
Michigan's HealthLink pilot program is planning to transition into a new Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan. The new program will …
Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees
Michigan recently implemented a significant juvenile justice reform package following recommendations from a task force made up of prosecutors…
Care, Not Criminalization: alternative to MI incarceration for mental health
March is National Criminal Justice Month, and advocates say people with mental illness are over-represented in jails and prisons. According to the …
How do allergies affect your mood? A Wayne State study hypothesizes
Michigan researchers are examining a possible link between high pollen counts or allergy days and worsening mental health and increased suicide risk…
MI legislators push for mental-health care access
A House bill aimed at increasing access to mental health care in Michigan could go to a vote on the House floor at any time. Rep. Felicia Brabec…
Risky post-holiday 'yo-yo' diets can derail heart health
Diet and exercise ads may be all your social media feed is filled with in January, however, resolutions to maintain balance are best for the heart…
Doctors: Nation's health care system can only be improved through voting
Voting is not only good for democracy, it is also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …
Heart-healthy holiday travel tips from a cardiologist
AAA is projecting a record 7.5 million air passengers will travel over the next two weeks. Cardiologists and the American Heart Association suggest …
Postal Workers become largest union to demand ceasefire in Gaza
One of the nation's largest labor unions has become the latest organization to demand a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel's war with Hamas plays out…
Report shows uptick in mental health concerns for MI women
Michigan women have mental-health concerns at rates higher than the national average, according to a new report. The United Health Foundation …
Scams, fraud take mental-health toll, especially on older adults
Scams and fraud have long-lasting effects on a person's mental well-being, but the latest research found the emotional toll is particularly high on …
MI adults learn to 'lead by example' for kids' heart health
Heart disease is Michigan's number one cause of death. This is the time of year that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it - in the next …